Originally Posted by HowlerKarma
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I'm kind when I tell her that things are not "acceptable" methods of communicating, or of expressing her feelings-- but firm about where boundaries are. NO, you will not use that clipped tone of voice with ME. Oh-no-you-don't.

And when she did it again, HK, what did you actually DO? I have struggled forever with two kids who are pretty much indifferent to any consequence I have ever dreamed up.